title: Unusual burn injury due to application of white vinegar and aspirin mixture.
abstract: Traditional medicine remedies are believed to provide relief from pain; nevertheless, it can be a risky procedure if these remedies are prepared inappropriately. Here, we describe a patient who suffered from a split-thickness leg burn after applying a self-inflicted mixture consisting of white vinegar and aspirin prepared for knee pain. This case report highlights a rare cause of a chemical burn that could become more common with increasing use of traditional remedies worldwide.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Aydin, Turkey.
authors.forename: Saime
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Irkoren
authors.forename: Nazan
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sivrioglu
mesh_terms: D019342:Acetic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001241:Aspirin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001458:Bandages; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004338:Drug Combinations; D019342:Acetic Acid; D001241:Aspirin
keywords: Aspirin; Burn; Injury; White vinegar